The House at the Edge of the World

Adventure
Mystery

A little town that came out of nowhere, two teenagers and a big mystery: what’s hiding beyond the horizon?


Two fearless (well… almost) teenagers. A summer that started very badly. An imposing mountain that no one dares approach. A town perched on the top with its strange inhabitants. Old legends and superstitions. Is it really true, as the frightened people of that remote place claim, that beyond the Last House, behind the peak of the mountain, hides the end of the world? There’s only one way to find out: go and see for yourself. It’s not that easy, though. The only path leading there ends in nothingness and the only person who could know anything about it has decided not to talk to anyone anymore. Then add to the mix a terrible storm and a mysterious disappearance…

  • A story of adventure and friendship about overcoming fears and boundaries – physical and mental – that often stop us, to be able to find the courage to look beyond the horizon and find out what’s just a little further on.
  • A breathtaking summer on top of an enchanting mountain, a return to nature to rediscover yourself and the surprising beauty of the world.
Publisher: Piemme
Target: 8-10
Year: 2021
Author
Matteo Francini

Born in Florence on an April night in 1980, he graduated with a scientific high school diploma before earning a degree in "Media and Journalism." He wrote for various newspapers before beginning his career in publishing. He has participated in and received accolades from numerous literary competitions. After taking part in "A Caccia di Storie" (A Hunt for Stories), he published his first children's book, La casa ai confini del mondo (The House at the Edge of the World), with Il Battello a Vapore in 2021. Most importantly, he has always loved discovering, writing, and reading good stories—whether for adults or young people, what's the difference, really?

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